Vazhaipoo Paruppu Usili Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.Into a grinding jar add 1 cup soaked toor dal after draining the water. Add salt to taste, 1 tsp hadi powder, 2 dry red chillies and grind to make a smooth paste.

step 2

• STEP 1.Spoon this mixture into greased idli molds and steam on high for 10 minutes.

step 3

• STEP 1.Into a bowl of water add ¼ cup of curd and mix well.

step 4

• STEP 1.Peel the banana flower (vazhaipoo) and remove the centre stalk and the skin.

step 5

• STEP 1.Soak the peeled flowers in the curd water mixture for 10 minutes. Drain the curd water and chop the vazhaipoo.

step 6

• STEP 1.In a preheated pan add 1 tbsp sesame oil and the chopped vazhaipoo. Saute for a few seconds. Add ½ tsp turmeric powder and salt to taste and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes and mix well.

step 7

• STEP 1.In a preheated pan, add 3 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp mustard seeds ,1 tsp split white urad dal and allow it to crackle and the dal to turn golden brown and crisp.

step 8

• STEP 1.To this add 1 tsp asafoetida and 2 sprigs curry leaf. Saute for a few seconds.

step 9

• STEP 1.Next add the steamed toor dal cakes. Break them into the pan and saute for 5 to 8 minutes until they form a crumble. To this add the cooked banana flower and stir well to combine . Turn off the heat.